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Cooling System & Radiator Repair
An overheating engine can turn a cheap hose into a head gasket job within miles. We pressure test the system to find the leak or failed part quickly.
Why book with us
Cooling System & Radiator Repair with clear advice.
If your temperature gauge is climbing, the coolant light is on or you keep topping up, the cooling system needs looking at before it causes engine damage. We pressure test the system cold and hot, check the radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostat and fans, and look for signs of coolant getting into the oil.
Using the right coolant matters. Mixing types can cause sludge and corrosion inside the engine, so we drain and refill with coolant that matches your manufacturer's specification whenever we replace a part.
Pressure tested
The system is pressurised to find leaks that only show when hot.
Cause, not symptom
Thermostat, fan, pump and radiator checked so the fix lasts.
Correct coolant
Drained and refilled with coolant to your manufacturer's specification.
Cooling System & Radiator Repair
Cooling system work covers
Clear expectations, no surprises. If anything extra is needed, we explain it first.
- Cooling system pressure test and visual leak check.
- Radiator, expansion tank and hose replacement.
- Water pump and thermostat replacement.
- Cooling fan and temperature sensor testing.
- Combustion gas test if a head gasket fault is suspected.
- Coolant drain, flush and refill with air bled from the system.
Cooling System & Radiator Repair
Common questions
- Is it safe to drive with my car overheating?
- No. Pull over as soon as it is safe and switch off. Driving on with the gauge in the red can warp the cylinder head and blow the head gasket, which costs far more than the original fault. Call us on 01384 936310 and we will advise on getting it to us.
- Why am I losing coolant but cannot see a leak?
- Small leaks can evaporate off a hot engine before they drip, and some leak inside the heater matrix or into the engine itself. A pressure test shows external leaks, and a combustion gas test shows whether coolant is being lost through the head gasket.
- How often should coolant be changed?
- Many modern coolants last five years or more, but it varies by make. Volkswagen, Ford and Vauxhall all specify different types and intervals. We check the strength and condition at every service and change it when your schedule says so.
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Serving drivers across the local area
We provide cooling system & radiator repair for customers from across the region — book online or call us.
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Tell us your car and symptoms, we will advise honestly.
Serving Brierley Hill, West Midlands and surrounding areas towns. Message or call and we will outline likely costs before we book you in.